Premios y reconocimientos

Reconocidos por los principales
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Una de tres boutiques de derecho penal económico Legal 500 Tier 1 del país, y Tier 1 en Miami. Chambers Band 1 para nuestro socio administrador. AV Preeminent. Las mismas publicaciones que cubren a Debevoise & Plimpton, Gibson Dunn, Covington & Burling y Quinn Emanuel clasifican a nuestros socios por nombre, mediante investigación independiente y entrevistas con clientes, no por el tamaño de la firma ni por ubicaciones pagadas.

Clasificaciones independientes

Menciones en Legal 500 y Chambers.

The Legal 500

The Legal 500 clasifica a las firmas por área de práctica mediante entrevistas con clientes, comentarios de pares e investigación editorial. En su edición United States 2026 ubica a Fridman Fels & Soto en Tier 1 en White-Collar Crime entre las firmas boutique a nivel nacional, una de solo tres firmas del país en ese nivel, y Tier 1 entre las prácticas de élite de derecho penal económico de Miami; y su guía de Latin America clasifica a la firma por su trabajo internacional. Cinco de los abogados de la firma son reconocidos por nombre: Daniel Fridman, Adam Fels y Alejandro Soto en Tier 1 en Miami, Michael Garcia en Tier 2, y Anel Viamontes como key support.

Tier 1

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)

Estados Unidos · Ranked

Praised for ‘its professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach’ and handling matters ‘strategically and efficiently’, the team at Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC is a key port of call for both individuals and corporations seeking defense in white-collar crime proceedings. The practice has standout skills in managing fraud mandates, with extensive experience in defending from claims of money laundering, securities, and health care schemes. The Miami-based team has strong expertise in Spanish-language and Latin America-domiciled work. A group of experts with prior federal prosecution experience leads the offering.
This firm is an excellent boutique white-collar firm. The lawyers have prosecutorial and SEC experience. They are very smart lawyers, and very thorough. I have worked with them as co-counsel on cases and referred clients to them. Alex Soto is especially thorough and capable.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

White-Collar Crime (Miami Elite)

Miami · Ranked

Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.

The Legal 500 US
Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Latin America (International Firms)

Miami · Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC has a fine reputation in white-collar criminal defence and government investigations, with much of the firm focused on Latin America matters. Money laundering cases and fraud claims are particular fortes for the team. It has an established record in cases linked to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
The Legal 500 Latin America
Tier 1

Daniel Fridman

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

An expert in cross-border issues.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Adam Fels

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

An outstanding litigator and trial attorney.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Alejandro Soto

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

Very experienced in government and securities investigations.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 2

Michael Garcia

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked (joined 2025 from White & Case)

Brings a leading reputation in SEC financial fraud and accounting investigations, and leverages accounting expertise to streamline cooperation with auditors.
The Legal 500 US
Named

Anel Viamontes

White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)

Estados Unidos · Ranked

Provides key support in regulatory inquiries.
The Legal 500 US

Chambers USA

La principal guía del mercado legal de EE. UU., publicada anualmente por Chambers & Partners sobre la base de investigación independiente, entrevistas con clientes y evaluación de pares. Tres socios de FFS están clasificados en White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Florida).

Band 1

Daniel Fridman

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Band 1 since 2021 (ranked since 2016)

Daniel is insanely smart and a very good attorney.
Daniel is detailed, thoughtful and willing to engage and consider all angles.
He is very detail-oriented.
The “extremely smart, diligent and effective” Daniel Fridman is sought after for his experience representing both individuals and corporations involved in DOJ investigations and white-collar criminal cases.
Chambers USA
Band 3

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (firm department)

Florida · Ranked

A notable litigation boutique offering particular strengths in healthcare litigation and government and internal investigations. Its bench includes former federal prosecutors and has strong cross-border capabilities, making it an excellent choice for clients facing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges.
Fridman Fels & Soto is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, direct and responsive.
The team are highly skilled, experienced and personable, and truly care about their clients. They have experience and ability in all aspects of the white-collar practice.
Chambers USA
Band 2

Adam Fels

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Ranked

Adam is highly intelligent and develops complex legal strategies that others would miss.
Adam is a great lawyer and an amazing human being.
Adam is extremely thorough and knowledgeable.
Chambers USA
Band 4

Alejandro Soto

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Ranked

Alejandro is very level-headed and reasonable in his approach.
He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and communicates with all parties very effectively.
Alejandro provides practical, real-world counsel and is a highly skilled trial attorney.
Chambers USA

Chambers Latin America

Chambers Latin America identifica a los principales abogados para el trabajo legal latinoamericano en firmas de todos los tamaños, ubicando a Daniel Fridman junto a socios de firmas con cientos de abogados. Ha sido clasificado de manera continua en delitos corporativos e investigaciones en la región.

Band 4

Daniel Fridman

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Toda América Latina · Ranked

Daniel Fridman of Fridman Fels & Soto is recognised for his ability to counsel both companies and individuals from Latin America involved in high-profile corporate criminal issues.
He is a real go-to for anything involving Latin America; he is very experienced doing FCPA cases in the region, speaks Spanish, and is very comfortable in Brazil. He is really masterful in this field.
Chambers Latin America
Band 3

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Corporate Crime & Investigations: International Counsel (firm department)

Toda América Latina · Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto retains a solid legal team with the expertise to tackle an array of corporate crime cases, including those pertaining to money laundering. The law firm has a proven track record in key Latin American jurisdictions, including Mexico and Argentina.
Fridman Fels & Soto is very proactive and understands cultural differences extremely well.
Chambers Latin America

Chambers Global

Chambers Global identifica a los principales abogados del mundo para asuntos internacionales y transfronterizos.

Band 4

Daniel Fridman

Corporate Investigations / International Counsel for Latin America

Global · Ranked

Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.

Reconocimiento de pares

Distinciones adicionales.

Martindale-Hubbell

Calificación AV Preeminent®

La calificación AV Preeminent es la más alta calificación de revisión por pares en el sistema de calificación de Martindale-Hubbell, y refleja los más altos estándares de excelencia profesional. Daniel Fridman posee una calificación AV Preeminent®.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Harry S. Truman Scholar

Daniel Fridman es Harry S. Truman Scholar, una beca por mérito financiada con fondos federales para estudiantes universitarios comprometidos con carreras en el gobierno y el servicio público. La beca se otorga a aproximadamente 60 estudiantes a nivel nacional por año.

Chambers rankings are the result of independent research by Chambers & Partners. The Legal 500 listing reflects editorial assessment; the Firm paid submission fees consistent with standard industry practice. AV Preeminent is a registered trademark of Internet Brands, Inc. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Awards and rankings referenced on this page are not an indication of future performance.